Body by Ally...

Last Friday night was one of the first real nice nights in DC and I do think that open mic night was affected by that. We had a crowd of about 40 people in the lounge and I do appreciate all those who decided to spend their evenings in a basement watching and performing comedy vs. having dinner and drinks outside. SO THANK YOU 40 PEOPLE!!! Since the previous month I did not have an opening video I decided to recruit some friends of mine and film on Easter Sunday. Thanks to Jared, Chris U. and Chris W. for not caring about Jesus and for your help with Body by Ally. This video basically was a mock fitness video showing exercises that I can teach for you to have a body like mine...crooked. I had spinal fusion for scoliosis in 1997. The audience was able to have a few laughs and get focused to start the night. I was off with a headache and was definitely not firing at 100% that night. I think I was slow on ending scenes and interjecting comments along with my game explanation. However, this being a free show I can't feel too bad for not being 100% on. All in all I think people had fun. We did some standard short form games. I had 4 troupes enter to perform; The Unmentionables, The Migraines, Fountain Box and Troubled Assets. Everyone got stage time and we ended with Lines from A Hat. The show was about 2 hours long. I'll be back next month on Wednesday May 27 in the Comedy Lounge. I think with the nice weather coming, weekdays may be a better option for comedy play time.

See you next month and don't forget to attend the Comedy School Prom at Rumors on May 9. Email me for a ticket if you want to get in for free.